Venus is a curator committed to bridging artistic practices with a social perspective. Her ongoing research unpacks the poetics and politics of everyday life, seeking resilience in relational existence.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a master’s in Cultural Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 2024, she was selected for the Gwangju Biennale Academy International Curator Course. Her experience encompasses curating “It’s Stuffy Here” (2023), “Transcending the Days” (2022), and the “Re-imagining Home” VR tour (2021) at the 18th Street Arts Center in Los Angeles. As a columnist and writer, her articles have been published in Friday Mingpao and various media outlets, with two of her texts archived in the “Hong Kong Oral History Reference Resources” at the Hong Kong Public Libraries.
Curatorship - Exhibition & Initiative
2014
Bachelor of Social Science (Hon) in Communication (Journalism), Hong Kong Baptist University
2022
Master programme in cultural management, dean's list, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2024
Curator, Anchoring The Presence, CREATORS FOR TOMORROW, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2020
Awardee, Local Arts Administration Scholarships, The Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong
2018
Archive of “Hong Kong Oral History, Reference Resources”, Hong Kong Public Libraries, Hong Kong, 2018
2024
Gwangju Biennale Academy 2024 International Curator Course, 15th Gwangju Biennale, South Korea
2025
Anchoring The Presence, exhibition, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2025
Fatigue Lunch, food and art workshop, Liquid Dood, ADC ArtSpace, Hong Kong
2024
As Far As I Remembered, documentary and screening, Gwangju Biennale Academy 2024 International Curator Course, Gwangju Biennale Foundation, South Korea
2023
WeView Project, dialogue and educational programme for art critique, ACO, Hong Kong
2023
It's Stuffy Here, group exhibition, supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Wure Area, Hong Kong
2022
Transcending The Days, Leung Kam-Wa’s solo exhibition, Form Society, Hong Kong
2022
Salute to a Palm Tree, Peggy Kuo’s solo exhibition, 18th Street Arts Center, Los Angeles
2022
Re:imagining Home, VR exhibition, 18th Street Arts Center, Los Angeles
2021
Hong Kong Literature/Sound, multidisciplinary performance, Wure Area, Hong Kong
2021
Dine With Poems (10 sessions), various art spaces, Hong Kong
On-going
Columnist, Ming Pao Arts and Cultural Section, regular art critique column, leading newspaper, Hong Kong, since 2020
On-going
Member, Gyemoim (계모임), international curator collective, since 2024
2024
Critic, I Don’t Know How to Love You Teach Me to Love, Das Esszimmer, Bonn, Germany, May 30 - June 29 2024
2024
Collaborator, Shadows In My House, curatorial project, Hong Kong, May 17 - June 10 2024
2024
Peer, Peer-to-peer Feedback Sessions, The Balcony, The Hague, May 7 - 14 2024
2023
Writer, Whispering Canopies, solo exhibition of Frank Tang, Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
2023
Writer, Damp Heat, first edition, bilingual magazine, Hong Kong, September 9 2023
2023
Founder, Shychat Art, online platform for art critic, discussions and dialogue, since 2023
2022
Coordinator, Chatting as an endeavour - Community engagement projects showcase x Book exhibition on Peace Studies, community project, Form Society, Hong Kong
2022
Host, I KNOW KUNG FU by Rex Koo, book launching and post-screening artist talk, Hong Kong Arts Centre
2022
Curatorial assistant, Memory Has No Return, exhibition of Natalie Chu and Harrison Tso Cheuk Yim, Hong Kong
2023
Dust Between Us, performance with Ching E, Mist Gallery, Hong Kong
2023
Inherited, happenings, FURNACE#1, Tai Po Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2021
Hong Kong Literature/Sound, multidisciplinary performance, Wure Area, Hong Kong
2020
The Situation of Learning II, showcase of lecture performance, Hong Kong
Curatorship - Exhibition & Initiative
Professional Training
2024
Gwangju Biennale Academy 2024, Republic of Korea
International Curator Course, 15th Gwangju Biennale
Awards
2024
CREATORS FOR TOMORROW
Anchoring The Presence, Awarding Porject
Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2020
Local Arts Administration Scholarships
Awardee
The Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong
2018
Archive of “Hong Kong Oral History, Reference Resources”
Author of Two Selected Articles
Hong Kong Public Libraries, Hong Kong
Exhibition
& Performance
(Artist)
2023
Inherited, live performance happenings, FURNACE#1, Tai Po Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2022
Storiesss, online group showcase, Mist Gallery, Hong Kong
2021
Hong Kong Literature/Sound, multidisciplinary performance, Wure Area, Hong Kong
2020
The Situation of Learning II, showcase of lecture performance and documentation, Foo Tak Building, Hong Kong
Projects
Involved
Since 2023
Founder, Shychat Art, online platform for art critic, discussions and dialogue
Since 2020
Columnist, Ming Pao Arts and Cultural Section, regular art critique column, leading Chinese newspaper, Hong Kong
2024
Critic, I Don’t Know How to Love You Teach Me to Love, group exhibition, Das Esszimmer, Bonn, Germany
2024
Peer, Peer-to-peer Feedback Sessions, collective critique section inspired by The DasArts Feedback method and Critical Response Process, in combination with principles of Nonviolent Communication, The Balcony, The Hague, The Netherlands
2024
Collaborator, Shadows In My House, curatorial project, Wure Area, Hong Kong
2023
Writer, Damp Heat, first edition, bilingual magazine, Hong Kong
2023
Guest Writer, Gazing at Trees, Reflecting on Urban and Mental images, catalog of Whispering Canopies, Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
2022
Coordinator, Chatting as an endeavour - Community engagement projects showcase x Book exhibition on Peace Studies, community project, Form Society, Hong Kong
2022
Host, I KNOW KUNG FU by Rex Koo, book launching and post-screening artist talk, Hong Kong Arts Centre
2022
Curatorial assistant, Memory Has No Return, duo exhibition of Natalie Chu Lok Ting and Harrison Tso Cheuk Yim, Hong Kong
Working
Experience
2022-2024
Peace Generation
Communication Coordinator, Facilitator
charitable organization, Hong Kong
2022
18th Street Arts Center
Curatorial Intern
artist residency center, Los Angeles, The US
2021
Gladstone Gallery
Assistant
art fair, Hong Kong Art Basel, Hong Kong
2021
The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Intern
public museum and institution, Hong Kong
2017-2020
Ming Pao Newspapers Limited
Reporter, arts and cultural section
printed media, Hong Kong
Skills
& Expertise
Language
Fluent and professional in English
Native in Cantonese Chinese
Professional in Mandarian Chinese
Photography
Event documentation, artwork and exhibition installation view documentation
Videography & Editing
Event documentation, artwork and exhibition installation documentation, trailer or review video production
Broadcasting
radio production and programme management, basic production skills
Content Production & Management
strategic planning, social media management
Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement)
Completion of course "Japanese Flower Arrangement I", HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong
Master of Japanese Sake Certificate
Professional sake tasting and serving skills, HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong